Four generations and one century of experience

CIBAS Group has been a major player in the permanent magnets industry for more than 100 years, always being on the cutting edge in terms of Quality Assurance, R&D, and innovation, and always keeping pace in a fast-changing industrial world.
Here in CIBAS Group, we will always strive to find the perfect magnetic solution for every application, in every industry, for every customer.

The most important steps in our history

Establishment of CIBAS Milano, the very first Business Unit of the Group.
1920
With Vittorio Chiappa, the second generation of management of the family joins CIBAS.
1945
As the third generation of the family, Alessandro Chiappa takes the helm of Cibas, leading the company into the future and strengthening its leadership in the magnets sector
1980
CIBAS Group is certified ISO 9001.
2004
CIBAS widens its capabilities introducing the R&D Engineering Team in Milan Headquarters.
2011
CIBAS establishes the Hangzhou production plant. CIBAS Sintered Magnets is officially born.
2014
The second production plant, dedicated to plastic bonded magnets is opened. CIBAS Bonded Magnets is the second and newest production plant of the Group.
2017
CIBAS acquires the IATF Certification.
2018
CIBAS Group celebrates its first 100 years!
2020
Cibas enters its fourth generation of management with Riccardo Chiappa, who has been part of the company since 2014, shaping a stronger and more synergic vision for the future
2021

Company’s Structure

Cibas by the numbers

Foundation
Foundation
1920
Turnover 2025
Turnover 2025
40M€
Our team at your service
Our team at your service
158
Production Volume
Production Volume
2700T

Sales breakdown

60%

Sintered Rare Earths Magnets

25%

Bonded Magnets

15%

Other Magnetic Materials


70%

Bare Magnets

30%

Magnetic Assemblies

50%

Household Appliances

30%

Automotive

20%

Other Industrial Applications

News


Coiltech Deutschland 2026

Come visit us at Coiltech Deutschland 2026, the international trade fair and conference dedicated to Coil Winding, taking place on 25-26 March 2026 in Augsburg, Munich.

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Coiltech North America 2026

Come visit us at Coiltech North America 2026, the international trade fair and conference dedicated to Coil Winding, taking place on 10-11 June 2026 in Novi, Michigan – USA

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Your direct contact

Your direct contact

Riccardo Chiappa
CEO

riccardo.chiappa@cibas.it